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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11246.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer

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Playa Hermosa, Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, 51103
  • Playa Hermosa
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Coco Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens

Pacific Ocean beach front house (two-story) with swimming pool surrounded by tropical gardens. Ideal for families with kids as house is located directly at the beach feet away from the sand and very calm water. Nearest international airport is Daniel Oduber Quiros, Liberia (LIR), only 20 minutes away. Airlines offer direct flights from USA major cities like Miami, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles. National Parks like Rincon de la Vieja, Santa Rosa, Las Baulas allows you to plan day tours to these places

Property manager

Christian Matzen

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO glass objects allowed at pool area Wash sand and sunblock off before entering the pool Close house door when going to the beach/sea
Do not leave unatended valuable objects during day and night outside the house including terrace Close windows and room doors when using the a/c
Turn lights, airconditioning and ventilators off when leaving the rooms Wash sand off at pool showers before using the bathroom showers

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Playa Hermosa

Located in Sardinal, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa Hermosa and Coco Beach. Rocio's Kitchen and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste

What's nearby

  • Playa Hermosa - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Playa Penca - 19 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Playa Calzón de Pobre - 22 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Coco Beach - 25 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ocotal Beach - 30 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Guayoyo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Claudio y Gloria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪AquaSport - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪L'Buffet - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Luarca. Beach front house with tropical gardens located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sardinal holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa Hermosa and Rocio's Kitchen. Playa Pedregosa and Ericka's Fruit Stand are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!

Perfect beach house! Right on the beach, beautiful pool and gardens. Very clean. Room for many people. Air conditioning in bedrooms worked very well, living areas didn’t need it as the ocean breeze came through the house. There are caretakers onsite, it helps to understand some Spanish to communicate with them. They were very friendly and helpful! The owner was extremely easy to communicate with. We didn’t have any problems while there. The beach town is quiet, not overcrowded at all. We easily walked down the beach path to restaurants every night. Our favorite was Roberto’s. My elderly mother was able to walk as well, the path is flat. There are some rocks here and there, but easy for an older person who can’t walk well. Amazing snorkeling at the ends of the beach by the rocks. We saw amazing animals everyday! Iguanas, dragon flies, fish of all kinds, jumping rays, monkeys. Also, the Costa Rican people are very warm and friendly. Don’t miss Tio Leo’s Coffee tour that is about 30 minute drive away. They do an amazing job, and we learned a lot about coffee, chocolate, sugar cane, and Guanacaste in general. Wonderful people there. We’ve been to a lot of beaches around the world, and this stay was the best ever!! Christian, Muchas gracias por compartir tu casa de playa familiar con nosotros!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location!

Amazing property right on Playa Hermosa. Walk past the pool through the gate and on to the beach.Tons of space in the home, but the true value is the outdoor spaces(patio/lanai and pool) and the location. Communication was great and there is a little house on the front of the property where the property manager lives. He cares for the pool daily and was there if we needed anything. I can’t say enough good things about our stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful house in Playa Hermosa

We had a great time at Casa Luarca. The house is right in the beach and has a wonderful pool. The kitchen has been updated and the master upstairs is lovely and the downstairs bedrooms are all comfy and have good AC. We did not need the teen style bunk room. The beach towels and pool float and sand toys were a welcome help. Bryan and Laura took wonderful care of the pool and looked after us —reminding us to lock up and put away any clothes and valuables so as not to encourage any petty theft which I guess is a problem in any beach community. We always felt safe and only had friendly interactions with the locals. Playa Hermosa is a family friendly beach town and convenient to Liberia airport and other nice towns along the northern Guanacaste coast. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway

Stayed at this property over New Years and had a wonderful stay. Plenty of space for 2 families (10 people total, 6 kids). Kids loved the easy access to the pool, beach and all the bunk beds. Thanks for sharing your place with us. Pura Vida
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home. Good restaurants in walking distance

The house is comfortable. It was large enough for the nine of us. There are some minor quirks that deal with the location of electrical switches, but otherwise the house was nice, and it is a very short walk to the ocean and nearby restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing!

What a wonderful time we had at this beautiful house! So convenient from the Liberia airport and while it is close to so much, it felt like our own private slice of heaven by the beach. Bryan and Laura were great, they are right there if you need anything but give you complete privacy. The house is pretty and quiet with plenty of room for this mom and two teens to spend time together and to spread out. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the bedroom air conditioners work very well. The outdoor spaces were our favorite - we spent so much time in the gorgeous pool and surrounding patios, mornings and evenings watching the ocean from the upstairs porch. Tropical birds and plants surround you in this house - and it felt like a special retreat. The location is great. We walked a short distance to two excellent restaurants, a small grocery store is five minutes from the house, and it was under an hour to Rincon de La Vieja (the whitewater tubing and canyon zip line!). We agreed we would love to come back to this house. It was such fun to see two teenagers put down their phones and chase lizards and crabs and float in the pool - special memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Luarca was amazing

Our party of 9 had a great week-long stay. Christian was very receptive to any of our concerns and helpedwith booking the airport shuttle and tours. Laura and Bryan (caretakers) were very kind (even though we couldn’t speak Spanish) so we had some communication challenges but smiles and hugs are universal. The WhatsApp is a must. We used it to order pizza and contact others for tours etc. Highly recommend the Frank The Tank catamaran sunset tour.also. Pura Vida.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house on the beach!

We loved Christian's house on the beach. We visited with two families and it's many different rooms provided ample space for our two families, with both sets of parents getting their own rooms and the kids splitting up between the other rooms. The kitchen was well-stocked and great sized. We loved the outdoor living areas and used them all week, especially the great pool. It was so peaceful and felt very safe. Having the beach just outside our door was amazing. Laura and her husband were so sweet and took great care of the house and property while we were there. The bedrooms have AC, which was nice, and we never felt uncomfortably hot in the other areas of the home, especially since we spent so much time outside. There are great restaurants within walking distance on the beach, and for an even better treat try some of the more traditional places to eat just a few miles inland (our favorites were Carnes Asadas La Familia Parrillera and La Casona, both near Sardinal...very authentic!) Christian was a great host and very helpful, and even was able to help us get a private boat for a snorkeling/sightseeing excursion. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful time in Playa Hermosa

This was a wonderful place for our family to stay. Our kids loved the pool and playing in the waves on the beach. It was amazing have a beach front location. It has a fun room to sit and watch the sunset and the ocean. Laura keeps the yard looking amazing and beautiful. Our kids loved searching for geckos at night. We saw some Iguanas and beautiful birds as well. We were there from Sunday night to Thursday morning and the beach was never crowded. The beach has beautiful soft sand and small waves that our family had fun playing in! We brought our own life jackets and snorkeling gear which we were glad to have. The kids had fun finding hermit crabs and shells. We got in late which made it a little tricky to find the beach house, luckily we downloaded a map before leaving the United States. This was our first trip out of country and we’re used to just using our phone to get us where we need to go. I’d recommend downloading an app that works offline. Laura was very kind and helpful and our kids had fun playing with her son. They only speak Spanish which may have been difficult if my husband didn’t know Spanish. The beach house felt very safe and had bars on the windows and doors that you locked when you leave. The hardest part what trying to figure out which key went to which lock. The kitchen had all the things we needed but we mostly ate out. I’d recommended eating at Aqua and watch the sunset. Other great places to eat where in walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location was wonderful. There were restaurants and stores within walking distance. The beach was beautiful and only steps away. We enjoyed watching the birds and iguanas. The pool was lovely and we BBQd. My only complaint was it was extremely hot and the main part of the home was 90 degrees. I realize this is common in CR. There was however AC in the bedrooms. The home is older and rustic. It could use a deep clean. Overall we had a great time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Paradise

The property is beautiful and well taken care of. The young ones loved to be in the pool by 7 and back and forth to the ocean all day. It was walking distance to restaurants and groceries and only 30 minutes to the airport. Playa Hermosa is a beautiful beach and certainly not as busy as others. The Boogie boarding was great for the kids. Even had howler monkeys next door! It is close to Coco which has more services. The caretakers are wonderful and take great care of the property Our grandkids loved playing with their son. There were tears when we left. We would definitely stay at Casa Luarca again. We miss the sound of the ocean putting us to sleep. Christian was very responsive and good to deal with. Thankyou for sharing your home!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Reena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Location, Location, Location

Can’t beat the beachfront location and private outdoor area with huge pool and plenty of outdoor seating. We love Playa Hermosa for the soft silvery sand, gentle surf and jet skiing in the bays. We were pleasantly surprised that the kitchen had modern appliances. We did have issues with the clothes washer and could only get it to wash tiny loads on one setting after unplugging and replugging a few times. TV had to be requested. We liked the upstairs area except for the awful smell from the bathroom that required us to keep all the windows open. The property is surrounded by well kept mature landscaping and well shaded so never felt too warm. Air conditioning in bedrooms worked well. There are a lot of keys to different doors to the property—color coding would be helpful. The gate to enter and leave the property is manual so a bit inconvenient but the property managers were usually available to assist us. The property managers are very nice but communication with them was limited because they did not speak English and we do not speak Spanish. It would be helpful to get more information about the property in writing in English. Overall a lovely property that can accommodate a large family at an exceptional price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., Pittsburgh, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, right on the beach

We spent 4 nights at this wonderful home. There is a beautiful outdoor area (patio & pool) and it is minutes from the ocean. Laura & Bryan live on the property and attend to your every need. They are fabulous! The layout of the house is fine, except for one of the bedrooms that you access by going outside the house (but just a few steps through the courtyard). It would be difficult to put just young children out there, but my husband & I loved it because it was like having our own private guesthouse. We could walk to markets & restaurants which was so nice. The ocean was warm and not crowded at all, even though we were there over Christmas. I would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is amazing!

We absolutely enjoyed our time at this home! The location is beautiful ! The grounds keepers Bryan and Laura were delightful to deal with! Our grandson had a great time playing with their son Jacob! I highly recommend this place, although the house itself is in need of some repairs and updating, is why I gave it 3 stars for cleanliness. We would stay here again! Thank you 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of tropical paradise

Vaca with young kids so I wanted beachfront with pool and walking distance to restaurants and groceries plus not far from airport. (25 mins to Liberia) This checked all the boxes plus plenty of room for 4 adults and 3 kids. Owner helped with transportation for airport. Layout not exactly clear in pictures and one bedroom we didn’t have access to. Upstairs-porch area opens to king bedroom and leads to small walkthrough with a bunk bed, closets and then into master bath. (Doors to each area) great room for parents with small kids. Downstairs-den, kitchen, eating area, laundry, queen bed with bath, bunk room with 4 singles, and full bath in hall. There is another room in house with an outside entrance. (I think it has a full and twin bed with bath.) The only parts with AC are the bed/baths. No problem! The outside covered porch is wonderful and a great spot to eat or sit, hunt for the iguana in trees, and enjoy the views of exceptional gardens, pool, ocean, and folks walking on the path to restaurants. Rebecca and Jose (caretakers) with their kids were an important part of our enjoyment! Rebecca helped with grocery shopping, massages on property, our exceptional ocean excursion (whales, snorkeling, beach with caves and monkeys, ceviche caught and prepared on board), prepared my CR birthday dinner, bonfire and got us a mariachi band! Jose has the gardens and pool shine before you get your morning coffee. They are the BEST! Aqua Sport, Roberto’s, Mercado, and other restaurants are in walking distance for drinks, dinner, lunch, and breakfast. We had a rental car -drove to Playa Coco, Tamarindo, Ponderosa adventure park, Diamante Eco adventure park, and Parque Nacional Rincón. So you have options to check out beyond your casa. (we did all of this with a 1.5, 4 and 7 year old! But one area per day.)This area isn’t for night life, glitz, or luxury. It’s local, not high tourist crowds, and great place to experience PURA VIDA. If you need more lux the Four Seasons is close by. Relax and enjoy Costa Rica at this beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great view from pool area. Great restaurants within short walk on the beach.

Great experience overall. We would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lizz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stayed here too attend a family wedding

Had a great time staying at casa Lucara. Christian was attentive and responded when needed. Care takers are the most beautiful family and take pride in looking after the property. We also used the venue and took wedding photos.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prime location with excellent service! Perfect for all ages!

I couldn't think of a better spot that will cater to all ages. It's one of the spots in the middle of Playa Hermosa with beachfront access, convenient to every member of the group. The house can honestly sleep 15 people, so lots of space for our group of 7. Rebecca and Jose were very helpful. We hired Rebecca to cook a couple of Costa Rican meals, which is highly recommended as food is always fresh! We were also recommended a driver that was recommended by the host that was perfect for our needs and went above and beyond for our family. These people made us feel like family. The place has all the amenities one would need. We used the dining table and the lanai dining table equally. The place is beautifully landscaped. Costa Rica seems to be one of the safest places we have been to, and having it was definitely a treat to have this as our "home" for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tim B., Jackson, WY USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful pool, Amazing location

We stayed a week, and loved the pool so much we almost didn't get to the beach. The patio and pool grounds are beautifully landscaped and offer a view of the beach. The house has a nice layout, but could use a bit of care/repair, as well as a deep clean. Bedrooms are airconditioned, but not the living areas. Jose and Rebeca, the onsite caretakers, were friendly, responsive and capable. Great location, and we loved our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Linsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa Luarca Review

As a group of six people, Casa Luarca met our expectations. We enjoyed the outdoor patio with pool, views of the ocean which were just steps away, restaurants along the beach, and the inviting personalities of locals. We couldn't have been more impressed with Jose and Rebecca, the onsite caretakers of the property. They went above and beyond for us and made our stay memorable, to say the least! They made us feel at home at Casa Luarca, which was hard for us when it came time to leave. The only negative comment I have to make is that we had to purchase our own toilet paper and paper towel on day three of our stay, so plan on purchasing in Costa Rica or bring some with you!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property location

If there is one minor criticism, there could have been some basic spices in the kitchen to cook with. We absolutely loved the location. We were able to walk to dinner along the beach. Jose and Rebecca took great care of the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P., Manistee, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House in an amazing location

I almost hate to let the cat out of the bag at how perfect Christian's home was for our vacation. Plenty of room with many bathrooms really make this a comfortable place for a good number of people. The pool is clean and amazing and steps from the ocean. We spent the majority of our time in the outdoor patio space which was perfect from sun up all the way through the night. Jose and Rebecca were very sweet and helpful but never felt like they were intrusive by any means. The groups are beautiful with amazing flowers and cactus. The drive from the airport is a breeze as well as talking short day trips to some attractions. Food was excellent everywhere in the area. Really can't say enough good things. Were already hoping to come back in early spring. Christian is very responsive and helpful in all ways, Thanks again for a perfect getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location on a hidden gem beach.

This house is situated perfectly on an amazing beach. The pool and outdoor space is awesome. You will never want to leave. Onsite caretakers Jose and Rebecca made sure we had everything we needed for a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

scott c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house on breach w/ pool

We had a great time at this home it was clean and good AC, the pool is fantastic really good size. The on-site house managers were great they kept the outside looking clean landscaping was fantastic, steps from the beach right in the middle of Hermosa so the overall experience felt very safe secure and relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Christian Matzen

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Why they chose this property

Close to the airport, Ideal for families with kids. Calm water

What makes this property unique

Beach front, pool, tropical gardens

Languages:

English, German, Spanish
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